Public Sentiment and Civil Service Reform Debate
Gar Hamirox argues that Prof Norton and Mr Curtis misread 20 years of reform, claiming Republican stewardship improved the civil service while Curtis’ later push sparked a spoils backlash. He criticizes Curtis for using public sentiment to justify demoralizing reforms and warns of partisan manipulation surrounding reform and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Norton
Mr. Curtis
Norton
Republican Party
Curtis
Democratic Party
Independent” Party
Eugene Higgins
New York
Reform
Maryland
Treasury
Baltimore
Curleless Cherub
Cleveland
Florida
Lang
Easr
Congress
Gar Hamirox
Nine Dollar Suit Sale Brightens Monday Stocks
A local store advertises a one day sale featuring about 225 tailored suits including imported cheviots fancy worsteds globe cassimeres and corkscrew diagonals lined with silk finished serge all priced at 9 dollars instead of 25 to 30 dollars. The promotion runs only for Monday at P C C corner Grint and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.c.c. C
Cor. Grint and
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Sprrive wool chalks in light and dark colors
Wool French chalks sold by the yard at 50 cents. Available in light and dark colorings. Hucus & Hackr advertise the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MWFSU
Hucus & Hackr
Mysterious Disappearance of James Vanderslice Deepens Local Mystery
The tale recalls James Vanderslice. after cattle ventures from Columbiana to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, a 1867 derailment losses, debt to P. Kline, and wavering fortunes prompted his sudden 22 year disappearance. His wife Mrs. Astherine Vanderslice and family remain in Asrowtown, noting the late tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asrowtown
Astherine Vanderslice
New Salem
P. Kline
Pittsburg
Vanderslice
India
Rochester
Philadelphia
Columbiana
Kline
Hennessy
Meres
Mary Hennessy
Michael Hennessy
Fifteenth Street
Southside
Martin
East Carmel
Col. Co
Ohio
Eniza J. Magtis
Robert Martin
Schmitt
Mary Cecilia
William
Mary Schmitt
Idlewood
Travers
Jos Travers
Federal Street
Suspay
Ziegelmeyer
Hupeey
Gladstone Abandons Rome Visit Under Italian Pressure
A Rome cable reports Mr. Gladstone canceled his planned visit to the Eternal City due to pressure from the Italian Government and earnest requests from English diplomatic circles. Signor Crispi used influence to persuade him to remain away, heightening speculation about Leo XIII s influence on international figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
Gladstone
Eternal City
England
Signor Crispi
Leo XIII
Holy Father
Hats and crackers touted with local ads and notices
Advertisements praise Marvin's Grange Blossom crackers as best while listing wedding notices and obituaries. Several entries name Pittsburg and nearby streets, with funeral times and addresses for families including Dove, Crawford, Collins, Fairley, Hennessy, and Schmitt among others.
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Gail Hamilton
Marvin
Ursu
THE
Pittsburg Dispatch
P. C. Schoeneck
Liberty ST
Wood
Boston Novelty Store
Wood St
Howell
Fifth Ave
Wames Modeicea
Pittebore Daseta Nowaczyk
PIU Sapees Loodham
Pittsburgh Naty
Harriaom
Hpitteburge
Novaek
Ini Non Kocelinick
Boyle Stahl
Edzabeth Butterbach
Thomas Charmiey
Fannie Mga
Sen Ees
Pitter Pittevurnion College
McDonald Signon Aline Berd
McDonag Station
Michael Qoyne
Kate BE. Jp Te
Yeas
Frank E Stohl Wrasapese O
Mittebarge
Amanda 8, Jaspert
Piteburg
James M. Fullerton
Oelf-Wran
Ge Hi. Devare &505
Tutt’s
Orrick
Macebay Street
Ussu
Pine Ave
Hugus
Sperber
Fel
Wsu
Himmelrich
Market ST
Braddock
Main St
Young Ladies
AG Campbell & Sons
Penn Avenue
Magee
Pawtucket
R. L
J. A.magee& Co
Healey
Newburyport
Anna Jacques Hospital
Federal St., Allegheny
H. C. Hayden & CO
Fell
Lst
Perrin
Keech
Mammoth
Furnitore
Ishing Goods
Brussels
Penn Ave
Ninth Street
Sparta
Regul
Russia
Hope Speer
Rogers
Fleishman & CO
Market Street
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling
W. Va
Sisters OF the Visitation
Hou
Sixth Street
Federal St
All’y
Boyle Block
Felf-Su
Smithfield Street
D. Taylor &Co
Berry Street
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